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Press release -

Illness strikes Stornoway ferry

The ferry is not sailing while the ship is being cleaned
All of Wednesday's sailings on the ferry route between Stornoway and Ullapool have been cancelled after an outbreak of sickness on board.
It is thought the highly contagious norovirus could be the source of the illness.

Operator Caledonian MacBrayne said there would be extra sailings between Skye and Harris to take up the slack.

The vomiting bug on board the MV Isle of Lewis has left eight crew quarantined after falling ill.

A CalMac spokesman said correct procedures had been followed and passenger safety was paramount.

He said that the whole ship would be cleaned, with a new crew coming on board on Thursday.

A Western Isles public health spokesman said samples had been sent for laboratory testing.

Preventative measure

Although not confirmed, norovirus is the suspected cause of the ferry sickness.

The CalMac spokesman said: "The decision to stop sailings is a preventative measure and not in reaction to anything. We believe we have fulfilled all obligations."

Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting virus, hit a hospital and care home in Caithness last month.

The outbreak struck down nine patients in a ward at Caithness General Hospital and 11 residents and 15 staff at Pultney House.

Rushie,
I was told from a very young age to wash my hands after EVERY time I went to the dunny, AND ....BEFORE I had a feed!!!!
I don't think that is exactly rocket science!!
If these simple habits were taught to food-handlers on board ships, in restaurants, or anywhere people gather outside the home to eat, there would be no problems.
Regards,
David D.